Launch of Marshall Plan (JMDS-59)

Launch of Marshall Plan

Documents from [05/1947] to 25 March 1948

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Identity Statement

Created By

Duchêne, François

HAEU Reference Code

JMDS-59

Original Reference Code

TRUMAN LIBRARY, WILLIAM CLAYTON PAPERS, JOHN SNYDER PAPERS, ACHESON PAPERS, HARRY S. TRUMAN- OFFICIAL FILE, WHITE HOUSE CENTRAL FILES, NARA, STATE DEPT. RG 59 840.50 RECOVERY

Extent and Medium

83

Physical Medium

Paper

Reference Archivists

Carr, Mary

Context

Immediate Source of Acquisition

TRUMAN LIBRARY AND NARA

Content and Structure

Abstract

File containing material concerning the initiation and reasons for the Marshall Plan, includes, text of confidential memo written by William Clayton, Assistant Secretary of State, on his return from Europe, May 1947 entitled "The European Crisis", highlighting the need for prompt and substantial aid from the US. - Department of State memo regarding the establishment of the CEEC, Committee of European Economic Cooperation, and the organisation of the Paris Conference to establish amounts and balances of payment. - Paper concerning the immediate need for emergency aid to France and Italy to prevent social and political unrest. - Public address by the President of decision to give aid abroad. - Text of Truman's address to Congress asking for $17 billion to finance Marshall Plan.

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Languages

English

Type of Archival Materials

Textual

Allied Materials

Location of Originals

The originals are held in various Archives in Europe and in the USA

Existence of Copies

Historical Archives of the European Union

Publication Notes

CEM/JMAS

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NO PHOTOCOPYING